Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell disease and conditions related to sickle cell disease.
Summary
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.
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Jun 2021
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Introduced Jun 23, 2021
Last action Jun 24, 2021
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Jun 24, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Jun 23, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Jun 23, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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Danny K. Davis
DDemocratic
Co
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Michael C. Burgess
RRepublican
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